AS 2507-1998 PDF
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Full title and description
AS 2507-1998 — The storage and handling of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of packaged agricultural and veterinary chemicals used on farms and in rural industries, including advice on storage installations, fire precautions, waste disposal, operations and personnel safety; appendices cover hazards and emergency procedures (including first aid).
Abstract
This Standard specifies practical requirements and guidance for classifying storage types, designing and siting storage areas, segregation and separation of incompatible chemicals, spill and waste management, handling of packages and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), loading/unloading and transit storage, fire precautions and emergency procedures. It is intended to reduce risk to people, property and the environment from agricultural and veterinary chemical storage and handling.
General information
- Status: Superseded / historic edition — replaced by a later revision (AS 2507:2025 is the current edition).
- Publication date: 12 May 1998 (original AS listing shows publication in 1998; Standards Australia product listing gives 12 May 1998).
- Publisher: Standards Australia.
- ICS / categories: Protection against dangerous substances and agricultural chemicals (commonly catalogued under ICS sectors for hazardous substances and agrochemicals — e.g. ICS 13.300 and ICS 65.100.01 in later AS 2507 listings).
- Edition / version: 3rd edition (AS 2507-1998 listed as 3rd edition in Standards Australia product information).
- Number of pages: 53 pages (as listed in the Standards Australia product details for the 1998 edition).
Scope
Applies to the storage and handling of packaged agricultural and veterinary chemicals (including retail packages and intermediate bulk containers up to specified capacities) on farms, retail outlets and other rural facilities. The Standard addresses minor storage, transit storage, loading/unloading areas, design and construction of stores, separation and segregation of incompatible chemicals, operational controls, personnel safety, waste disposal, decontamination and emergency response. It does not cover manufacture, transport, bulk storage beyond specified pack sizes, or use/application of products (these are covered by other codes and regulations).
Key topics and requirements
- Classification of storage types (minor storage, package stores, transit areas).
- Design and construction requirements for storage areas (flooring, bunding, ventilation, access and exits).
- Segregation and separation distances for incompatible chemicals and for separation from protected places.
- Rules for storage and handling of packages and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), including stacking, shelving and palletising.
- Requirements for loading/unloading areas, transit storage and delivery controls.
- Fire precautions, detection and emergency response planning appropriate to chemical classes present.
- Operational controls: inventory, labelling, signage, housekeeping and personnel training.
- Waste management, spill containment, decontamination and first‑aid guidance (appendices provide emergency procedures).
Typical use and users
Used by farm managers, rural retailers, agricultural contractors, chemical distributors, safety and compliance officers, facility designers and consultants, and regulatory bodies that audit or reference safe storage requirements for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Also used by emergency services and workplace health & safety personnel for hazard assessment and emergency planning.
Related standards
Commonly used alongside the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code), the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labelling of chemicals, the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP / Poisons Standard), and other Australian Standards for specific classes of dangerous goods such as AS 1940 (storage of flammable and combustible liquids), AS 4326 (storage and handling of oxidizing agents), AS 4452 (toxic substances), and AS 4681 (Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods). Users should cross‑reference the latest editions of those documents when applying AS 2507 guidance.
Keywords
agricultural chemicals, veterinary chemicals, pesticide storage, chemical storage, intermediate bulk container (IBC), segregation, separation distances, spill containment, bunding, emergency procedures, ADG Code, GHS, SUSMP, farm safety.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: AS 2507-1998 is an Australian Standard that provides requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of packaged agricultural and veterinary chemicals in farms, retail and rural industry settings.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers classification of storage (minor, package, transit), design and construction of storage areas, segregation and separation of incompatible chemicals, procedures for handling packages and IBCs, loading/unloading, fire precautions, waste disposal, spill containment, personnel safety and emergency procedures (including first aid). It does not cover manufacture, bulk production or transport outside the scope defined in the Standard.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Farm owners/managers, agricultural retailers, chemical suppliers and distributors, workplace safety officers, designers of storage facilities, and regulators or inspectors involved in rural chemical safety and compliance.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 1998 edition is a historic edition. The AS 2507 family has been revised and the current consolidated Standard is AS 2507:2025 (published as the up‑to‑date edition). Users should consult the latest edition (AS 2507:2025) for current mandatory and recommended practice.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — AS 2507 sits within a suite of Australian Standards and codes addressing storage and handling of hazardous goods and agricultural chemicals; it is commonly used in conjunction with AS 1940, AS 4326, AS 4452, the ADG Code, GHS guidance and relevant national/state regulations (e.g., pesticide and poisons legislation).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: agricultural chemicals, veterinary chemicals, pesticide storage, chemical handling, IBC, segregation, bunding, spill containment, emergency response, ADG Code, GHS, SUSMP.